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White Water Custom Big Game Stand-Up Rods

Product Description
$539.99
Maximum quantity available reached.

Hand-crafted to perfection right here at our state-of-the-art facility in Hampton Bays, NY by our master rod builder with over 30 years of experience in building rods, and over 50 years of fishing experience. Two "standard" color options to choose from.

This is the rod that we've found to be the best for both stand-up trolling and chunking applications for tuna, shark, and marlin. We build these rods in three different line classes. 30 - 50lb., 50 - 80lb., and 60 - 100lb. We build these rods on Calstar blanks, with ALPS aluminum #2 butts (straight or curved), and Aftco Wind-On guides. The best all around choice for all offshore, big game applications.

  • Built on a Calstar glass blank
  • 5'6" Length Overall
  • Aftco Wind-On Roller Guides
  • ALPS #2 Aluminum Butts
  • 13.75" EVA Foregrip
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